The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

The Mayor tried to reason with Grant. "But right now, Salvador Corporation is in the eye of the storm. If I force the project into your hands and the higher-ups decide to investigate, I won't be able to escape responsibility!"

Grant said, "If they investigate, I might not be able to save your position, but I can assure you a lifetime of wealth. But if you choose to go against me, you won't just lose your position. You'll be left with nothing."

Under the moonlight, Grant toyed with an exquisite antique teacup in his hand. His half- closed eyes radiated a chill. "You worked so hard to climb to where you are today. Do you really think you can stomach losing everything?"

After ending the call, he glanced at Jace, who stood motionless at his side. A faint smirk lifted his lips.

"Clarice is still in custody. It'll take another two days before she's released. The lab needs someone to oversee things. Jace, I'll have to trouble you with this."

Jace stiffened in surprise. "I failed in my task. You aren't punishing me?"

Grant's smile was unreadable. "It wasn't your fault. You were ambushed. Otherwise, I know you wouldn't have let me down."

Leaving the villa, Jace slid into his car, only to realize his thin shirt was already drenched in cold sweat.

He had followed Grant for years, regarding him as an adopted parent, never once feeling fear.

But this time, hesitation, conflict, unease, and guilt twisted into something darker-an unspoken terror clawing at his chest.

was he afraid

that he could no longer control-the fear that

a cigarette, inhaling deeply as he sped

had been driving when he

gaze snapped to the rearview mirror to see a black

a flawless drift at the next turn. The tires screeched against the pavement, smoke curling into the night as

around the room, staring at her

side, trying to make up for her past

a call came in from one

in and out. I think I'm getting closer to the target you gave me,

clenched. "But now you're moving away

Mila, I'm so sorry! But that guy's driving skills

"Bella, why would Jace be near the mountain roads? Does

unwilling to reveal that Grant's private villa was in the area, fearing that

gone!" Mila

the mountains is weak. It'll come back once he reaches